Tuesday, September 27, 2011

CFL Power Rankings, Week 14, 2011

1. Montreal AlouettesThere's certainly concern for quarterback Anthony Calvillo's status, however Montreal is basically the only consistent team. Big point differential doesn't hurt either.2. BC LionsOne could make an argument that the Lions should be number one. They did hammer the Riders the past week, but that doesn't say a lot. Have also scored way more point than they have allowed.3. Hamilton Tiger-CatsBeat the Stamps badly in a quasi home game, but this team is still up and down. Explosive offense sometimes, but the regular use of Marcus Thigpen should make the offense more consistent. Defence still gives up long bombs, but also makes the occasional sack to end a drive.4. Winnipeg Blue BombersAre the Bombers regressing to the mean? With running back Fred Reid out for the season and down to their third string quarterback in the last game and to top it off, losing by a single point to Toronto, things aren't looking that hot for Winnipeg. Defence still good.5. Calgary StampedersNot a good defence and mediocre overall of late. Burris still good, but good enough to carry this team to the Grey Cup? Who knows?6. Edmonton EskimosLost at home to Montreal, have been poor overall since starting the season with five straight wins. Not that great a team, especially when Ray isn't on fire. Which he isn't every game.7. Toronto Argonauts.Wow the Argos aren't ranked last. I didn't really expect that, but gritting out a win over Winnipeg showed some character and good defence. Reasonable running game and improved quarterbacking over Cleo Lemon, but this is still a bad team. Just not the very worst.8. Saskatchewan Rough RidersTotally blown out by BC. Playoff hopes pretty much done. Worse than Toronto. Not good times in Riderville.